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All things Russian to highlight 20th annual Russian Festival

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… some 1,000 attendees who immerse themselves in Russian history, music, art, dance and crafts while mingling with … says putting on the event this year is more important than ever. "As the political relationship between the U.S. … is more important than ever that we hold events that foster better understanding between our peoples and our cultures." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28235

Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at Western

First-Year Faces

… Flynn on A recent Grand Rapids Public Schools graduate, Jonathan Malone got a jump on his college courses through a dual enrollment partnership at … orientation. "Dual enrollment probably had the single biggest impact on my path to academic success," he says, …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-jonathan-malone-engineering

WMU and Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers team up to improve the reliability of autonomous vehicles

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of self-driving electric vehicles. Dr. Zach Asher , assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and … information that helps autonomous driving features function better in remote areas or in bad weather. Credit: Carlos … with no wireless access. They found that it transmits more than five times beyond the original 100-meter goal. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71976

Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS

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… Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … in our lectures and readings in real-time to try to be a better team member during this project," says Curran. "I … community was there to support them. "We really have to thank our sponsors who supported this event," says McIver. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40842

WMU food marketing program wins industry award

Haworth College of Business

… Western Michigan University food marketing program is being recognized for industry exceptionalism by Progressive Grocer . The organization highlights … for these efforts is rewarding and helps solidify why we work hand in hand with the industry to grow our …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/progressive-grocer-impact-award

WMU Symphony nabs 3rd place in national competition

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… Prize competition's college/university orchestra division. Results for the annual competition were announced … of national competitions in the performing arts provides cash awards, professional adjudication and regional, … that place or win the American Prize, get a lot of bragging rights," he says. Competition results are based on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29479

WMU's sales program again recognized for excellence

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… again has been named to the Sales Education Foundation's list of top university sales programs , identifying it as one … top talent in professional selling roles. The WMU program is one of fewer than 20 universities in the country, and the only one in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7545

Hard-working students meet academic challenge

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… John M. Dunn. Raymond Enbody from Crystal, Mich., and Trista Kelly from Lawrence, Mich., won the challenge, which … participating in the TRIO Student Success Program. Kelly is a senior majoring in special education: cognitive … academic standing, with 51 percent maintaining a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA. Attending the challenge luncheon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/200

Focused on physics, engineering research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… physics, engineering research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service Submitted by Cindy Wagner on "I … his cohort of 54 other Americans, Messecar first spent more than nine weeks learning about Namibian languages, teaching … sourced materials or working to develop materials that do a better job of solar, geothermal or another variety of clean …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66266

Television and theatre star joins students for 'Next Stop, Broadway'

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… Television and theatre star joins students for 'Next Stop, … also sells tickets to University Theatre productions. A cash bar is available and drinks are welcome inside the … Nicole." Manhattan theatre and cabaret credits include "A Burly Night Music at Birdland," "Of the Wallem at Don’t Tell …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44036